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    • Jun 27, 1944
    Gene Autry files a lawsuit in Los Angeles against Republic Pictures in an attempt to have his movie contract voided
    Nov 29, 1944
    Gene Autry records "Gonna Build A Big Fence Around Texas," "I'll Be Back" and "Don't Fence Me In" at the CBS Studios in Los Angeles. The latter song appears in the movie "Hollywood Canteen"
    Dec 1, 1944
    Gene Autry appears in a Los Angeles court room in an attempt to terminate his contract with Republic Pictures, which he says is promoting Roy Rogers in his stead while Autry is in the Army. The court sides with Republic
    Dec 6, 1944
    Gene Autry records "At Mail Call Today" in Hollywood
    Dec 15, 1944
    The movie "Hollywood Canteen" opens, with appearances by Roy Rogers, The Andrews Sisters, Jimmy Dorsey and Bette Davis. The film's music includes Gene Autry's "Don't Fence Me In" and The Sons Of The Pioneers' "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"
    Dec 26, 1944
    Okeh releases Gene Autry's double-sided hit, "Gonna Build A Big Fence Around Texas" and "Don't Fence Me In"
    Mar 19, 1945
    Okeh releases Gene Autry's two-sided hit, "At Mail Call Today" and "I'll Be Back"
    May 19, 1945
    Gene Autry tops the Billboard country singles chart for the first of eight total weeks with the World War II soldier tale "At Mail Call Today"
    Jun 13, 1945
    Gene Autry records "Don't Hang Around Me Anymore," "Don't Live A Lie" and "I Want To Be Sure" in Hollywood
    Jul 17, 1945
    Gene Autry is discharged from the Army after flying for its Air Corps over the Far East and northern Africa during World War II
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